[W8lrc] Events November 2019 for the WM Amateur Radio community

Thu Oct 31 14:08:54 EDT 2019

Events for November 2019 for the WM Amateur Radio community

CONGRATULATIONS to Jeff Nawrot N8JSN
Jeff Nawrot has excitedly accepted the position of Disaster Program Manager for the American Red Cross of West Michigan.
"Jeff joins the Red Cross after a 22-year career managing his family-owned, 46-year old small business in Wyoming, Michigan.
A former West Michigan Red Cross volunteer, he has also served as the volunteer director for the Kent County Search and Rescue for the past 15 years. Jeff has an extensive background in managing and recruiting a workforce, and engaging volunteers around an emergency response mission. Additionally, through his work with the Kent County Sherriff’s Department and Office of Emergency Management, he has built a deep base of strong emergency management relationships within Michigan’s Homeland Security Division Region 6.
Jeff is a life-long resident of West Michigan, and the Grand Rapids area." - Tony Lasher
Jeff's first day on the job will be Monday, November 4, 2019.
Thank you all for your patience, and lets ensure to welcome Jeff into your chapter with full support and compassion.
Very Respectfully, Raul J. Galvan, Disaster Program Manager, American Red Cross of Southwest Michigan

COMING EVENTS: All are welcome at these events!

WM Nets
Friday Lunch Bunch
MARA Saturday Breakfast
WMTG Thursday dinner
2nd Hand Ham Shop
HAMSTERS
GRARA monthly meeting
SATERN monthly meeting
MAARC monthly meeting
VE Testing, Grand Rapids
GENERAL LICENSE HIAD
HARC monthly meeting
ACARC monthly meeting
KCARES/AuxCOM/RACES monthly meeting
MARA monthly meeting
VE Testing, Ionia/Saranac
ROAD RALLY
LARC monthly meeting
VE Testing - Allegan
HARC E.A.T. meeting (Education And Training)
NOARC monthly meeting
HAM IS FOR BREAKFAST
HIAD - Holland

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NETS on the IRA W8IRA Link System 147.16+(94.8Hz)
IRA Michigan Noon Time Roundup Net: Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 12:00 noon, NOW INCLUDING A SWAP SESSION.
IRA After Work/Dinner Net: Tuesday and Saturday at 6:00 PM
Michigan VHF Traffic Net: Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:00 PM
WMNI SATERN 2M Net: Wednesday 7:00 PM
primary repeater 147.16+(94.8Hz) http://w8ira.org/

GRARA W8DC Net: Tuesday 7PM on the 147.26+(94.8Hz)

NETS by Michigan Amateur Radio Alliance W8USA
2 Meter, Thursdays, except 3rd 7:30PM 145.23-(94.8Hz)
2 Meter, 3rd Thursdays, 7:30PM 145.23 SIMPLEX
6 Meter, Saturdays 8AM 50.4MHz AM

West Michigan Emergency Communication Net: Wednesday 8PM W8LRC 145.27-(94.8Hz)

Sidewinders around Michigan Net: Sunday 9:30PM 144.155 USB

WM Six Meter SSB Net: Tuesday 8:30PM 50.140 MHz USB
WM Classic Six Meter AM Net: Sunday 8PM 50.400 MHz AM

10M Rag Chew Net: Sunday 4:PM 28.870 MHz USB (presumed)

SKYWARN KENT COUNTY: Anyone interest in being a Net Control Station please contact WX8BOB: dennis49544 at gmail.com To be NCS you will need 2M/440 base station and a high speed computer to work radar.

Want your NET listed here? Send me the information.

List of WEST MICHIGAN HAM NETS
http://w8lrc.org/net_calendar/

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ONGOING EVENTS

Every Friday, Lunch Bunch, THE NEW LOCATION is Bob Evans Restaurant, 6565 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Grand Rapids / Kentwood, MI 49508
Just south of the Hwy-M6 (Exit 11) interchange on the west side of Kalamazoo Ave.
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/AUNvQ7WK8aT2zvLk7
Start gathering 11:30 - 11:45 or whenever you can get there, stay until you're ready to leave. Order from the menu.
The "default" repeater to monitor, inquire, etc. IRA-W8IRA 147.16+(94.8Hz).
Open to all hams, aspiring hams, inquisitive non-hams, etc. We don't care, regardless of any, or no, club affiliation.
Who sponsors this? NOBODY! It's just a gathering of hams, and there's always room for you.

MARA Informal Breakfast, Saturdays 8AM, New Beginnings, 5200 Northland Dr, Plainfield Township. https://goo.gl/maps/ftRbxAfe2t22

WEST MICHIGAN TECHNICAL GROUP dinner Thursdays, beginning 6PM, at the 76th Street Truck Stop Diner, 460 76th St SW, Byron Center, MI 49315, just West of Hwy US 131 exit #75. Map: https://goo.gl/maps/4gNdqYqciBALXnRy9
https://www.wmtg.me/  https://www.facebook.com/wmtgnet/

2nd Hand Ham Shop, Saturdays, 8AM “until it ends”. Used equipment, parts (some that are hard to find) and coffee with fellow enthusiasts. Operated by Tom KD8DEG.
7830 80th Ave between Polk and Baldwin, Zeeland (Blendon Township) Map: https://goo.gl/maps/mJ82NL1a9U12
https://www.facebook.com/2nd-Hand-Ham-Shop-1007064166010266/
kd8deg at centurytel.net (616)292-3335

Check out the only full time Amateur Radio store in Michigan. HAMSTERS in Dowagiac, new and used radio gear.
“HAMSTERS, Your place for amateur radio items at a fair price.”
http://ham-sters.com/

MONTHLY EVENTS

Grand Rapids Amateur Radio Association (GRARA-W8DC) regular MONTHLY meeting, first Friday, November 1, at American Red Cross building, 1050 Fuller Ave NE between the I-196 Ford Fwy and Leonard St. Social 6:30PM, meeting 7PM.
This meeting Election of Officers.
Open Radio Room Wednesdays 7PM and Sundays 1PM to 4:30PM, same location. There will be coffee, water and flavored water and occasionally cookies or some other snack. 
Map: http://www.w8dc.org/pages/Red%20Cross.html
https://www.facebook.com/groups/GRARA.W8DC/
http://www.w8dc.org/ 147.26+(94.8Hz)

SATERN (Salvation Army Team Emergency Radio Network-W8SAT) monthly meeting, first Tuesday, November 5, 7:PM, Dickinson Park Facility, 1632 Linden Ave SE, Grand Rapids. Everyone is welcome to our nets and meetings, not just SATERN Members. WX8BOB
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/5xfjFGQHmaA2
http://www.satern.org/  http://eds-satern.sawmni.org/

HARC Build / Radio Nights ~ Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, at the Chick-Owa Sportsman’s Club 9279 Ottogan St, Holland, from 6:15 PM to ?PM.Bring your kits and projects to HARC Build / Radio night. Test equipment and volunteers will be available to assist you.
Do you know someone who would like to learn how to solder? Invite them to Radio Night. There’s a collection of inexpensive kits to choose from as well as tools and solder equipment to try out.
If you have items to sell – radios – power supplies – antennas – wire – parts and pieces – kits – bring to the meeting. Tables are free to use. If you’re interested in radios, kit building, soldering, test equipment, Arduino, and device firmware, stop by and check things out.
http://www.hollandarc.org/ Map https://goo.gl/maps/qiQPS9EVgTx https://www.facebook.com/groups/233793361844/ 147.06+(94.8Hz)

Muskegon Area Amateur Radio Council (MAARC-W8ZHO) meeting first Thursday, November 7, 7PM. Held at MAARC clubhouse, 2888 Scenic Drive on the east side, Muskegon
Meeting Topic: Update on Antenna Project, Ham of the Year, Board Nominations, Clubhouse, and Sweeps
"Let No Call Go Unanswered"
https://goo.gl/maps/4nzyiVrsBNt
http://www.w8zho.com/ https://www.facebook.com/w8zho/  146.94-(94.8Hz)

VE TESTING at GRARA on the second Friday of the month, November 8, 6:30 PM. Same location as monthly meetings and open radio room. Sign-up / information
http://w8dc.org/pages/exams.html

GENERAL LICENSE HIAD (Ham in a Day) Saturday, November 9, 2019, the Holland ARC will hold a "General Class in a Day, kinda" class. It will follow the technician class process in that on that Saturday there will be a 5 hour memory retention study hall. Please understand that no theory will be taught. These 5 hours will be you reviewing the approximately 440 questions used in the general class pool. 
Registration (mandatory) is now open, will close on October 19, three weeks before the November 9th date. 
Once you register, starting October 19, you will get an email every week reinforcing what you should be studying. 
That word "kinda" in the title? Your part of the deal is to spend about 30 minutes a day studying the materials we recommend, starting by October 19. That's the "kinda". Then you will have the 5 hour study hall to finish your studying. 
1:00 PM to 6:00 PM Study Sessions, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM License Testing Session Tech, General, Extra (License testing only is fee free). 
This class is limited to the first twenty people, and the cost is $ 10.00 
To register, please go to https://tinyurl.com/harcgiad
For more information, contact Bob Broene at k8rjb.ham at gmail.com or Tom Bosscher at k8tb at bosscher.org. 

Holland Amateur Radio Club (HARC-K8DAA) meeting second Tuesday, November 12, 7PM. Chick-Owa Sportsman’s Club 9279 Ottogan St, Holland, MI 49423.
http://www.hollandarc.org/ Map https://goo.gl/maps/qiQPS9EVgTx https://www.facebook.com/groups/233793361844/ 147.06+(94.8Hz)

Allegan County Amateur Radio Club (ACARC-AC8RC) monthly meeting second Tuesday, November 12, 7PM Plainwell Public Safety Complex, 119 Island Avenue, Plainwell, MI 49080. Election of Officers at this meeting.
The training room entrance is just North of the main entrance, towards the big doors used by the Fire trucks. Map: https://goo.gl/maps/MrttWWZJc3B2  https://ac8rc.org/ https://www.facebook.com/ac8rc/ 147.24+(94.8Hz)

Kent County ARES / AuxCom / RACES (KD8HLF) monthly meeting Tuesday, November 12 - Review of the SET, what did we learn
Open to all amateur radio operators who have an interest in Emergency Communications within Kent County. Kent County Sheriff's Office in the EOC room. Learn more about the program and what we are doing.
We will have someone at the doors from 6:30 PM until 7PM. If late, we’ll monitor V2, the output of the KCEMD / RACES 145.11(94.8Hz) repeater. DO NOT use the RED phone in the lobby, the dispatcher on the other end will not be able to assist you.
Kent County Sheriff Department, 701 Ball Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, main entrance off from Ball. https://goo.gl/maps/tddkKRVD7PA2
https://www.facebook.com/41KCEST/  http://dev.kcest.org/ Or Join our public Email Group: https://groups.io/g/kcarpsc

Michigan Amateur Radio Alliance (MARA-W8USA) monthly meeting, second Wednesday, November 13, 7:30 PM, at Plainfield Township Fire Department Training Center, SW corner of 5 Mile Rd and Plainfield Ave. https://goo.gl/maps/KzAzaXwWge12 Talk-in W8USA 145.23-(94.8Hz) https://w8usa.org/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/MARAW8USA/

VE Testing, Ionia County RACES, 3rd Saturday, except April and December, November 16, 10AM, River of Life Church, 77 Church St, Saranac, Michigan http://wa8rra.org/?page_id=452 https://www.facebook.com/Riverside.Radio.Amateurs/ Map: https://goo.gl/maps/uSZFqrjspn7PRCMC6

RADIO RALLY! Saturday November 16, 2019, 1PM-4PM 
A Road Rally and Scavenger Hunt using Ham Radio Brought to you by Jay & Liz McClellan, K8DC & K8DCL
Teams of 2 or 3 drive to checkpoints and compete to solve puzzles, find items and answer questions while communicating with a Net Control Station.
$100 cash prize will be awarded to a charity chosen by the winning team.
No experience? No radio? No license? No problem! Non-hams are welcome to team up with licensed operators and get on the air. Teams get a bonus for having any non-licensed person talk on the radio.
If you don’t have a team that’s fine, we’ll pair folks up before the event starts. Each team needs only a vehicle and a mobile or handheld radio. It’s not a race so any vehicle is fine and no special driving skills are needed.
Starting & Ending Location: 5475 Darby Rd, Saranac MI 48881
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/WPt6JhdgAH72JWAm6
Snacks and refreshments will be served afterward.
Event repeater: WA8RRA 444.725MHz +, PL 94.8 Hz
To register or for more info, just email your name and call sign (if any) to K8DC at ARRL.NET. Walk-ins are welcome but by registering you’ll get updates and important details ahead of time.
Map: http://www.wa8rra.org https://www.facebook.com/Riverside.Radio.Amateurs/

Lowell Amateur Radio Club (LARC-W8LRC) monthly meeting, third Thursday, November 21, 6:30 PM social, 7PM meeting. All are welcome. Pizza provided.
At the “Shack” in the Flat River Outreach Ministries (F.R.O.M) Building, 11535 Fulton St E (Hwy M-21), Lowell, just west of the Lowell Meijer. Open Radio Room on the other Thursdays, 7PM (NOT on Thanksgiving).
http://www.w8lrc.org https://www.facebook.com/w8lrc/ Map: https://goo.gl/maps/9e7G2FVkriJ2 145.27-(94.8Hz)

VE Testing, Allegan County ARC, 4th Saturday odd months, November 24, Allegan General Hospital - Basement Cafeteria, 555 Linn Street (Hwy M-40 just S of M-89/M40 Interchange, Allegan. http://ac8rc.org/?page_id=53 mailto:w8rmn at arrl.net Map: https://goo.gl/maps/xzHwtCHFAGM2 

Holland ARC E.A.T. meeting (Education And Training) is fourth Tuesday, November 26, 7:PM at the Chick-Owa Sportsman’s Club. We will have instructional videos, as well as answer any questions and especially help newcomers to the hobby get started.
Open to the public need not be a HARC member or have an amateur radio license to attend. If you have questions about amateur radio equipment, operating practices, licensing, test and measurement, or anything remotely related to amateur radio, this is the place to be. 
hhttp://www.hollandarc.org/ Map https://goo.gl/maps/qiQPS9EVgTx https://www.facebook.com/groups/233793361844/ 147.06+(94.8Hz)

???North Ottawa ARC meeting, (NOARC-W8CSO) fourth Thursday, November 28, 6:30 PM at the Spring Lake Village Hall, 102 W Savidge Street (HWY M-104), Spring Lake.
Ed: Question as this is Thanksgiving day, there Are no updates from the NOARC web or Facebook pages at press time.
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/QiEuWyesa2x  http://www.w8cso.org/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/401316979888404/ 145.49-(94.8Hz)

HAM IS FOR BREAKFAST, Last Saturday of the month, November 30, Southside Inn, 192 W 35th St, Holland, MI 49423. 9:00am - ???. Back room reserved table.
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/nKYmma5xvr82 Holland ARC K8DAA

HIAD (Ham in a Day) class, Holland, Saturday, December 14.
This is an opportunity for anyone wishing to get their amateur radio technician license to study and take the exam all in one afternoon. Directed study starts at 1:00 and continues till 6:00, when the test will be given. For registration and more information http://www.hollandarc.org/?p=3322 Cost for the Ham in a Day study session is $25. Also, anyone wanting to take an exam (technician or upgrade) without the class may arrive at 6:00. There is no cost for the exams. Anyone whose license is within 90 days of expiring can also renew their license between 6:00 and the end of testing at no charge.
Additional HIAD sessions for 2019:
Holland: Saturday, December 14, 
Next year 2020: Lowell, February 8, June 13, October 10 http://w8lrc.org/hiad-registration/
Next year 2020: Holland, April 11, August 8, December 12  http://www.hollandarc.org/?p=3322

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UP COMING HAMFESTS
ARRL Hamfest and Convention Database http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/search

Fort Wayne Hamfest and Computer Expo, ARRL Indiana Section Convention, Saturday/Sunday, November 16/17
Location: Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46801
Website: http://www.fortwaynehamfest.com
Sponsor: Allen County Amateur Radio Technical Society
Type: ARRL Convention
Talk-In: 146.880
Public Contact: ACARTS Fort Wayne , W9INX 
PO Box 10342 Fort Wayne, IN 46851
Phone: 260-579-2196 Email: chairman at fortwaynehamfest.com

LCARC Amateur Radio Swap & Hamfest, Sunday, December 1
Location: Madison Place, 876 Horace Brown Drive, Madison Heights, MI 48071
Website: http://www.n8lc.org
Flier: https://www.qsl.net/n8lc/swap_flyer_2019.pdf
Sponsor: L'Anse Creuse Amateur Radio Club
Talk-In: 147.08+(100.0Hz)
Public Contact: Russ Price, N8HAR, 40565 Shakespeare Drive Sterling Heights, MI 48313
Phone: 586-246-0161 Email: n8har1977 at gmail.com

Fulton County ARC Winterfest, Saturday, December 7
Location: Memorial Hall, 401 Main Street, Delta, OH 43515
Website: http://k8bxq.org/hamfest
Flier: http://k8bxq.org/sites/default/files/WinterHAMFEST.pdf
Sponsor: Fulton County Amateur Radio Club
Type: ARRL Hamfest
Talk-In: 147.195+ (PL 103.5)
Public Contact: Bryan Patterson , KB8ELG 
8202 County Road, 6-2 Delta, OH 43515
Phone: 419-250-6694
Email: kb8elg at hotmail.com

50th Annual Swap & Shop, Sunday, February 23
Location: Monaghan Banquet Hall Knights of Columbus, 19801 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI 48150
Website: http://www.livoniaarc.com/index.php?page=swapshop
Sponsor: Livonia Amateur Radio Club
Talk-In: 145.35 (PL 100)
Public Contact: Doris Kelterborn , K8DXJ, P.O. Box 51532 Livonia, MI 48151
Phone: 734-941-5043, Email: k8uns at arrl.net

La Porte County Amateur Radio Hamfest, Saturday, February 29
Location: La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge Street, La Porte, IN 46350
Website: http://lpcarc.org/hamfest/
Sponsor: La Porte County Amateur Radio Club
Talk-In: 146.61- (131.8Hz)
Public Contact: Brian Salzer , kb9hmr, P.O. Box 148, Michigan City, IN 46361
Phone: 219-851-2133 Email: cabinfeverhamfest at gmail.com

Toledo Hamfest, ARRL Great Lakes Division Convention, Saturday/Sunday, March 14/15
Location: Owens Community College, 30335 Oregon Road, Perrysburg, OH 43551
Website: http://www.tmrahamradio.org/hamfest.php
Sponsor: Toledo Mobile Radio Association
Talk-In: 147.270+ (103.5Hz)
Public Contact: Rob Hall, KV8P, 8751 Oak Valley Road Holland, OH 43528 
Phone: 419-345-5759, Email: kv8p at kv8p.com

GMARC 3rd Annual Technology Expo, Sunday, April 19
Location: Madison Place Convention Center, 876 Horace Brown Drive, Madison Heights, MI 48071
Website: http://www.gmarc.org
Sponsor: GM Amateur Radio Club
Talk-In: 443.075+ (123Hz)
Public Contact: Bobby Corr , N8CY, 45601 Fox Lane West, Apt 106, Shelby Township, MI 48317
Phone: 248-346-2733, Email: BobbyCorr at att.net

If I missed something or there is something coming up of interest to the West Michigan Ham community, let me know by the 25th of the month,
email: ny8d at arrl.net

73 Jack NY8D